Upcoming TLDs / .epic
Can you register a .epic domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .epic would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
Epic is an arbitrary trademark of the applicant Epic Systems. While the word has independent dictionary meaning, it has no descriptive relationship to Epic's products or services and functions exclusively as a source identifier.
highly impressive
An ordinary English term for a long-form story or something notable in scale or character.
Who applied for .epic
Epic systems corporation
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Epic Systems Corporation is applying for the .epic top-level domain as a dotBrand TLD under Specification 13 of the Registry Agreement. The mission of .epic is to serve as a dedicated, trusted namespace for Epic Systems Corporation and its affiliates, a controlled digital environment that reflects the Epic brand and supports the full range of Epic's business activities, from internal operations to customer-facing services.
Link Freedom Group / LFG
Link Freedom Group Ltd, MT, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Link Freedom Group (LFG) aspires to become a best-in-class, vertically integrated domain name registration authority, see linkfreedomgroup.link. This TLD is part of a carefully curated portfolio of strings that LFG intends to pursue in ICANN’s 2026 New gTLD Program. In assembling this portfolio, LFG focused on securing meaningful, memorable, and commercially compelling strings that resonate strongly with end users and offer long-term growth potential.
Corporate Tools Registry
Registered Agents Inc, US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Registered Agents Inc's mission for .epic is to provide a stable, open, general-use namespace for memorable online identities associated with stories, projects, events, products, organizations, and other lawful expressive or commercial activity. Intended registrants include individuals, creators, businesses, and organizations; intended users are the people and systems that locate and interact with those registrants online. To carry out this purpose, Registered Agents Inc will make registrations available through ICANN-accredited registrars under published, non-exclusive policies; support …
Application RAI2657T-T39048 on ICANN · registeredagentsinc.com
What happens next
- April 30, 2026: Application window opened (done)
- August 12, 2026: Application window closed (done)
- October 7, 2026: Reveal Day: ICANN published every applied-for string (done)
- October 21, 2026: Replacement period ended (applicants could switch to a backup string) (done)
- November 17, 2026: String Confirmation Day: the final list of applied-for strings
- March 16, 2027: Community input and objections period ends
Dates from ICANN’s Reveal Day announcement, checked October 27, 2026. We re-check the applications every day and this page changes when they do.
When will .epic be available?
ICANN has not set a date. The final list of applied-for strings comes on String Confirmation Day (November 17, 2026), community input and objections run until March 16, 2027, and ICANN processes applications after a prioritization draw in 2027. Registration opens only after ICANN delegates .epic and its registry announces launch dates.